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Subaru Outback vs. Acura TSX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Acura TSX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,200

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $2,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,174

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $2,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackTSX
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $29,160
Base Invoice $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $26,822
Limited Package 2,700      
Stability control 300      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77  
Navigation system   2,000 2,000  
Technology Package       3,100
Limited Package 2,426      
Stability control 275      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50  
Navigation system   1,822 1,822  
Technology Package       2,843
Options (change) 3,260 2,260 2,077 3,100
Options (change) 2,870 1,991 1,872 2,843
Destination 645 645 645 760
Total Price $30,200 $33,900 $34,217 $33,020
Total Invoice $28,174 $31,431 $31,867 $30,425

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura TSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,187
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackTSX
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6201hp I4
TransmissionT4M5T5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6415, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$30,200$33,900$34,217$33,020
Adjustments for Features-2,075-1,650-2,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,125$32,250$31,442$33,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,125$3,317$0
Total Invoice$28,174$31,431$31,867$30,425
Adjustments for Features-1,936-1,530-2,5840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,238$29,901$29,283$30,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,663$3,045$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura TSX

Model Year2008200820082009
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackTSX
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
5-speed manual $0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50
Rearview camera   $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Hood scoop $100  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
Satellite radio   $200
Traffic information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,540$5,115$6,240$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,075$1,650$2,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,936-1,530-2,5840

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20082009
ModelOutbackTSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in106.6 in
Length188.7 in186.2 in
Width69.7 in72.5 in
Height63.2 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in54.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested130054%
Total Not Requested110046%

Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105061%
Total Not Requested67539%

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